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Maha Navami

Marathi

Also known as: Navami, Durga Navami

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Maha Navami
2026 Marathi Date

Maha Navami

About Maha Navami

Maha Navami is the ninth day of Navaratri, dedicated to Goddess Durga in her most powerful form.

Special pukas and homas are performed at Durga temples. The goddess is adorned with special ornaments and offered elaborate prayers.

Devotees observe fasting and visit temples throughout the day.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees observe strict fasting and perform elaborate Durga pukas.

Sankalpa Mantra

Om Durgayai Namah, I seek the blessings of Goddess Durga for protection, strength, and the removal of all obstacles.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:
  • Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
  • Observe strict fasting throughout the day.
  • Visit Durga temples and participate in special pukas.
  • Perform homas and offer prayers for protection.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Why is Maha Navami considered powerful?

Maha Navami is the penultimate day of Navaratri when Goddess Durga is worshipped in her most fierce form to destroy evil.

Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).

Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.